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US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
The United States launched retaliatory military strikes against Iran following Iranian missile attacks on American forces in the Middle East on Tuesda…
Two children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say
Russian airstrikes killed eight people across Ukraine on Tuesday, including two young girls aged 5 and 12 in a village outside Kryvyi Rih in central U…
Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
Saudi Arabia navigates a precarious diplomatic tightrope as regional tensions between the US and Iran escalate. The kingdom must decide whether to con…
Three Greek firefighters die as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe
Three Greek firefighters lost their lives battling wildfires on Crete as gale-force winds intensified the blazes across southern Europe. The deaths ma…
'It's our home, it's our forest': BBC speaks to locals fighting France wildfire
Residents in France's Gironde region are defying evacuation orders as wildfires spread across the southwest, with some choosing to stay and protect th…
Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt
Singapore's authorities fined a 19-year-old French tourist $465 (SGD 630) for licking a straw at a McDonald's and posting the video online, according …
Report on Jewish diaspora finds biggest rise in antisemitism in UK
A new report on the Jewish diaspora documents a sharp spike in antisemitism across the UK, marking the worst climate for Jewish communities in decades…
Watch: The moment quake hit Japan
A powerful earthquake rattled Japan's Kyushu island on July 28, with video footage capturing the moment the tremor struck across multiple locations in…
Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting
Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday, escalating tensions after weeks of relative calm. US Central Command intercepted multiple missi…
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
Mexican drug cartels have begun outsourcing methamphetamine production to Nigeria, exploiting West Africa's weak law enforcement infrastructure and ge…
US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks
The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting as France delivered remarks, escalating tensions over Washington's decision to block the…
On the front line of Ecuador's drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption
Ecuador's National Police face a mounting crisis as drug trafficking gangs escalate violence across the nation. The BBC embedded with officers patroll…
Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the UK marks a significant diplomatic moment under new Prime Minister Keir Starmer's administration.…
A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque
Japan's Kawachi Nagano town faces a cultural inflection point as it prepares to open its first mosque. The project has sparked protests from residents…
Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars
Ukraine struck a Russian-flagged vessel in the Caspian Sea, escalating its campaign against Moscow's logistics network far beyond traditional battlefi…
Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
French President Emmanuel Macron convened an emergency crisis meeting as wildfires crept within 15 kilometers of Bordeaux, one of France's most econom…
PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in what marks Burnham's first international visitor since assuming off…
Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation
Berlin police shot and killed Abdul Ballout, the suspect wanted for a knife attack at Berlin Pride last month that left two people dead and several ot…
Iran's 'sabre-rattling' should not intimidate UK, Wes Streeting says
Wes Streeting, UK Defence Secretary, dismissed Iran's recent military threats as performative posturing, asserting that Britain will not be intimidate…
Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him
Kier Starmer's imminent arrival at Number 10 has triggered international analysis of how world powers will perceive Britain's next prime minister. BBC…
Residents allowed to return after Cairngorms wildfire evacuation
Police Scotland lifted the major incident designation for the Cairngorms wildfire, allowing residents to return to evacuated areas. The fire, which tr…
India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits
India's opposition movement calling for caste-based reservations in higher education has suspended its "cockroach" protest following the resignation o…
Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia
The Houthis, an Iran-backed militant group operating from Yemen, claimed responsibility for a missile attack targeting Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. The …
Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has authorized the country's largest military expansion in recent years, a direct response to escalating violence from…
Gangs, violence and dumped dead animals: The hidden world of illegal hare hunts
Illegal hare coursing has exploded into a violent criminal enterprise across the UK, with police fielding nearly 9,000 reports of the banned practice …
Police declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk
Police in Scotland have declared a major incident as winds shift toward the Cairngorms wildfire, forcing the complete evacuation of Nethy Bridge. The …
Watch moment of explosion as huge fire breaks out in Essex
More than 100 firefighters responded to a major industrial fire at farm units in Essex on Friday. The blaze broke out at a warehouse facility, prompti…
Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv
A Russian ballistic missile strike killed ten people at a drone exhibition near Kyiv on Wednesday. The attack targeted a major industry gathering that…
Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost
Ukraine's political stability faces fresh strain after President Volodymyr Zelensky removed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, triggering widespread p…
ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations
Karim Khan steps down as International Criminal Court prosecutor following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and obstruction. Kha…
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana appears to be manipulating the system, families' lawyer says
Axel Rudakubana, convicted of murdering three young girls in Southport last year, has been transferred from prison to a secure psychiatric hospital in…
'Extremely significant' bomb in car intercepted on way to NI, Irish police say
Irish police intercepted what they describe as an "extremely significant" explosive device in a vehicle en route to Northern Ireland on Thursday. Gard…
Officers hurt as police boat hits Westminster Bridge
A police boat collided with Westminster Bridge in London, leaving several armed officers injured in the incident. The officers entered the water after…
US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount
The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes in the Persian Gulf region, escalating tensions amid international concerns about broader confli…
Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
Gunfire erupted in the West Bank, leaving four Palestinians and two Israelis dead. The incident ignited immediate disputes over what triggered the vio…
World chess chief faces endgame after EU announces Russia war sanctions
Arkady Dvorkovich's tenure as president of FIDE, chess's global governing body, enters murky territory after the European Union added him to its sanct…
Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism
A Tanzanian university lecturer faces terrorism charges after authorities arrested him for his involvement in organizing anti-government protests dema…
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